Dave WardHe is the dean of Houston television newscasters and is believed to have the longest tenure with the same station of any TV anchor in the country. Ward came to Channel 13 in 1966 and debuted in 1968 as co-anchor of Channel 13’s 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.

His latest contract extension means he will soon hit the 50-year-mark at the station. You can read more about it at houstonchronicle.com.

Dave Ward
He is the dean of Houston television newscasters and is believed to have the longest tenure with the same station of any TV anchor in the country. Ward came to Channel 13 in 1966 and debuted in 1968 as ... more

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Meteorologist David Paul of Channel 11 got the hiccups giving the weather and became a viral star.

Meteorologist David Paul of Channel 11 got the hiccups giving the weather and became a viral star.

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Giff Neilsen

He played quarterback for the Oilers before working as Channel 11's sports director from 1984 through 2009. He's leaving Houston for a high-level Mormon post in Salt Lake City. Learn more about him at houstonchronicle.com. less

Giff Neilsen

He played quarterback for the Oilers before working as Channel 11's sports director from 1984 through 2009. He's leaving Houston for a high-level Mormon post in Salt Lake City. Learn more about him ... more

Photo: KHOU-TV (Channel 11)

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Lucy NolandShe spent four years at Channel 11 before leaving in 2011 for KNBC in Los Angeles.

Lucy Noland
She spent four years at Channel 11 before leaving in 2011 for KNBC in Los Angeles.

Photo: Kevin Fujii, Houston Chronicle

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Dominque Sachse Dominique Sachse, shown with husband Nick Florescu, began her career as a radio traffic reporter and joined Channel 2 in 1993.

Dominque Sachse
Dominique Sachse, shown with husband Nick Florescu, began her career as a radio traffic reporter and joined Channel 2 in 1993.

Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle

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Frank BillingsleyHe came to Houston in 1989 and worked at Channel 13 before joining Channel 2 in 1995 as its chief meteorologist.

Frank Billingsley
He came to Houston in 1989 and worked at Channel 13 before joining Channel 2 in 1995 as its chief meteorologist.

Photo: Michael Paulsen

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Mark BermanHe is now the longest-tenured television sports director in Houston. He’s been at Channel 26 for 26 years, all but two of those as sports director.

Mark Berman
He is now the longest-tenured television sports director in Houston. He’s been at Channel 26 for 26 years, all but two of those as sports director.

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Milo Hamilton He is the recipient of the Ford Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame, was an Astros announcer from 1985 through 2012. He remains with the team as a consultant and hopes to broadcast from his 60th major league ballpark this year. less

Milo Hamilton
He is the recipient of the Ford Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame, was an Astros announcer from 1985 through 2012. He remains with the team as a consultant and hopes to broadcast from his ... more

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Chita Johnson, whose meteorological credentials include the AMS Seal of Approval and National Weather Association Seal of Approval, worked in California before joining Channel 11 in 2011.

Chita Johnson, whose meteorological credentials include the AMS Seal of Approval and National Weather Association Seal of Approval, worked in California before joining Channel 11 in 2011.

Alan AshbyAlan Ashby came to Houston as an Astros catcher and was sports director at Channel 39 before becoming an Astros broadcaster on radio and, this season, on Comcast SportsNet Houston.

Alan Ashby
Alan Ashby came to Houston as an Astros catcher and was sports director at Channel 39 before becoming an Astros broadcaster on radio and, this season, on Comcast SportsNet Houston.

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Gina Gaston (center)She has had two stints at Channel 13: from 1992 through 1999 as a reporter and anchor before moving briefly to MSNBC, and since 2001 as a reporter and Dave Ward’s current co-anchor on Channel 13’s 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. less

Gina Gaston (center)
She has had two stints at Channel 13: from 1992 through 1999 as a reporter and anchor before moving briefly to MSNBC, and since 2001 as a reporter and Dave Ward’s current co-anchor on ... more

Photo: Dave Rossman

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Bob Allen Veteran sportscaster Bob Allen resigned in January after 38 ½ years at Channel 13, but he didn’t retire. In fact, he just agreed to return to local TV as the new weekday sports anchor at Channel 11. less

Bob Allen
Veteran sportscaster Bob Allen resigned in January after 38 ½ years at Channel 13, but he didn’t retire. In fact, he just agreed to return to local TV as the new weekday sports anchor at Channel ... more

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Daniella GuzmanDaniella Guzman worked for six years as a reporter and weekend anchor at Channel 2 but left Houston in 2012 for WMAQ in Chicago.

Daniella Guzman
Daniella Guzman worked for six years as a reporter and weekend anchor at Channel 2 but left Houston in 2012 for WMAQ in Chicago.

Photo: KPRC Channel 2

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Wayne Dolcefino Channel 13’s longtime “13 Undercover” watchdog reporter, left the station last year after 26 years and now operates a media consulting company.

Wayne Dolcefino
Channel 13’s longtime “13 Undercover” watchdog reporter, left the station last year after 26 years and now operates a media consulting company.

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Marvin Zindler The legendary Marvin Zindler campaigned against illegal brothels in La Grange and slime in the ice machine at local restaurants during his 34-year career at Channel 13. He died in 2007.

Marvin Zindler
The legendary Marvin Zindler campaigned against illegal brothels in La Grange and slime in the ice machine at local restaurants during his 34-year career at Channel 13. He died in 2007.

Photo: Ira Strickstein

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Dan Rather Houston native Dan Rather got his start in the TV business in the late 1950s and early 19760s at Channel 13 and Channel 11, where his coverage of Hurricane Carla in 1961 caught the eye of CBS News executives. He anchored the CBS Evening News from 1981 through 2005 and now hosts “Dan Rather Reports” on AXS TV. less

Dan Rather
Houston native Dan Rather got his start in the TV business in the late 1950s and early 19760s at Channel 13 and Channel 11, where his coverage of Hurricane Carla in 1961 caught the eye of CBS News ... more

Photo: Peter Kramer

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Linda Lorelle (left)Linda Lorelle came to Houston in 1989 and spent 16 years as an anchor at Channel 2. She now is CEO of her own production company, Lorelle Media.

Linda Lorelle (left)
Linda Lorelle came to Houston in 1989 and spent 16 years as an anchor at Channel 2. She now is CEO of her own production company, Lorelle Media.

Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle

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Neil FrankNeil Frank was director of the National Hurricane Center from 1974 through 1987, when he moved to Houston as chief meteorologist at Channel 11. He retired in 2008 but still contributes to the station during periods of severe weather. less

Neil Frank
Neil Frank was director of the National Hurricane Center from 1974 through 1987, when he moved to Houston as chief meteorologist at Channel 11. He retired in 2008 but still contributes to the station ... more

Photo: MAYRA BELTRÁN, CHRONICLE

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Gene NormanGene Norman succeeded Neil Frank as Channel 11’s chief meteorologist, resigning in late 2012. He now operates his own consulting company in Houston.

Gene Norman
Gene Norman succeeded Neil Frank as Channel 11’s chief meteorologist, resigning in late 2012. He now operates his own consulting company in Houston.

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Jim NantzUniversity of Houston graduate Jim Nantz got his start as a sportscaster at KTRH (740 AM) and Channel 11 before joining CBS Sports. He is the only broadcaster who has called the Super Bowl, the Masters and the NCAA Tournament championship game on TV in the same year. less

Jim Nantz
University of Houston graduate Jim Nantz got his start as a sportscaster at KTRH (740 AM) and Channel 11 before joining CBS Sports. He is the only broadcaster who has called the Super Bowl, the Masters ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Staff

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Houston weatherman's case of the hiccups goes viral

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Blame it on the Indian food he had for lunch.

Last week, Channel 11's chief weatherman David Paul got a case of the hiccups during the 10 p.m. news.

Within 24 hours, Paul and his hiccups were a national sensation and a YouTube classic. Jeanne Moos featured Paul and his fluttering diaphragm on CNN. Jimmy Fallon showed the clip on NBC. Andy Cohen aired Paul's hiccup-plagued forecast on Bravo.

David Letterman showed a clip of Paul hiccupping the weather and asked, "What is going on there in Houston?